A review by lauradanby
1984 by George Orwell

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

I listened to this as an audiobook and whilst I enjoyed it, I don’t think I would have been able to finish this if I was reading it in print. There were some long-winded moments where Winston would be reading texts or ruminating on certain ideas that - whilst valuable - sometimes did not keep my attention. That being said, every word is insightful and important in Orwell’s meditation on the nature of power and humanity. 

I felt this novel was particularly relevant in a world where certain individuals are manipulating media - even to the point of revising history and fact - to influence people. 
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